&lt;h1&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PrEP for Women in the Philippines: Can Women Take It for HIV Prevention?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Understanding PrEP and Its Benefits for Women&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com/prep&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; is a preventive medication used to reduce the risk of contracting HIV. When taken as prescribed, PrEP is over 90% effective at preventing HIV transmission through sex. But one common question remains: &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com/prep-for-women&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Can women take PrEP?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;The answer is &lt;strong&gt;yes&amp;mdash;absolutely.&lt;/strong&gt; Women can take PrEP to protect themselves against HIV. This article breaks down how PrEP works, why it matters for women in the Philippines, and how to access it safely and discreetly.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Yes, Women Can Definitely Take PrEP&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;While PrEP is often marketed to gay and bisexual men, &lt;strong&gt;cisgender and transgender women&lt;/strong&gt; can benefit just as much, especially those who are sexually active or in relationships with partners of unknown HIV status.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;In many parts of the world, including Southeast Asia, &lt;strong&gt;women represent a significant portion of people living with HIV.&lt;/strong&gt; In Thailand, for example, women account for over 40% of cases. This underscores the importance of offering &lt;strong&gt;inclusive HIV prevention options&lt;/strong&gt; like PrEP to women.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-pm-slice=&quot;0 0 []&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ready to protect yourself from HIV?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-pm-slice=&quot;0 0 []&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pulse-clinic.com.ph/booking&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.eu-health.org/Files/Buttons/Booking-an-appointment-at-PULSE-CLINIC.png&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;33&quot; style=&quot;display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Book a private consultation at PULSE Clinic today and explore if PrEP is right for you. Your health, your choice.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.pulse-clinic.com/Files/AI%20Images/PrEP%20for%20Woman/prep%20for%20women%20pulse%20clinic%20bangkok.jpg&quot; width=&quot;600&quot; style=&quot;display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How Effective is PrEP for Women?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;During &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pulse-clinic.com.ph/vaginal-infection&quot;&gt;vaginal&lt;/a&gt; sex&lt;/strong&gt;, women are &lt;strong&gt;twice as likely&lt;/strong&gt; to contract HIV compared to men. PrEP, when taken daily, &lt;strong&gt;reduces this risk by more than 90%.&lt;/strong&gt; However, its effectiveness drops if taken inconsistently. That&#39;s why it&amp;rsquo;s crucial to follow your prescribed regimen&amp;mdash;&lt;strong&gt;the medication needs to be present in your system at sufficient levels to block HIV.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Many people are unaware that &lt;strong&gt;receptive anal sex&lt;/strong&gt; carries &lt;strong&gt;an even higher risk&lt;/strong&gt; of HIV transmission&amp;mdash;up to &lt;strong&gt;18 times greater&lt;/strong&gt; than vaginal sex. This is because the rectal lining is thinner and more prone to small tears, making infection more likely. If you enjoy anal sex with your partners&amp;mdash;even if you&amp;rsquo;re a woman&amp;mdash;&lt;strong&gt;you should strongly consider PrEP.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What PrEP Doesn&amp;rsquo;t Protect Against&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;While &lt;strong&gt;PrEP is excellent at preventing HIV&lt;/strong&gt;, it &lt;strong&gt;does not protect against other STIs&lt;/strong&gt; like:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pulse-clinic.com.ph/chlamydia-in-the-philippines-symptoms-testing-and-treatment&quot;&gt;Chlamydia&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pulse-clinic.com.ph/gonorrhoea-in-the-philippines-symptoms-testing-complications-and-treatment&quot;&gt;Gonorrhea&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pulse-clinic.com.ph/syphilis-in-the-philippines-symptoms-testing-risks-and-effective-treatment&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Syphilis&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pulse-clinic.com.ph/herpes-in-the-philippines-symptoms-testing-and-treatment&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Genital Herpes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pulse-clinic.com.ph/hpv-vaccine-in-the-philippines-where-and-why-to-get-it&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HPV&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pulse-clinic.com.ph/get-hepatitis-b-vaccine-in-the-philippines&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hepatitis B&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &amp;amp; C&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;To protect yourself fully, combine PrEP with &lt;strong&gt;other STI prevention tools&lt;/strong&gt; like &lt;strong&gt;condoms&lt;/strong&gt; and routine&lt;strong&gt; &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pulse-clinic.com.ph/hiv-testing&quot;&gt;STI screening&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What About DoxyPEP for Women?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pulse-clinic.com.ph/doxypep-philippines&quot;&gt;DoxyPEP&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; (Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis)&lt;/strong&gt; is a new tool for STI prevention that has shown promise in reducing bacterial infections like gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis. While it&#39;s currently &lt;strong&gt;not widely recommended for cisgender women&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;ongoing studies suggest it may become a viable option&lt;/strong&gt; shortly. Stay updated with your healthcare provider.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Speak to us today if you are interested in &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pulse-clinic.com.ph/doxypep-philippines&quot;&gt;DOXPEP&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Isn&amp;rsquo;t a Condom Enough?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Condoms are a &lt;strong&gt;great tool for STI prevention&lt;/strong&gt;, but they aren&amp;rsquo;t perfect. They can break or be used incorrectly. &lt;strong&gt;PrEP adds a powerful extra layer of protection against HIV&lt;/strong&gt;, especially during &lt;strong&gt;oral sex&lt;/strong&gt;, where condoms are rarely used.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Combining PrEP with condoms&lt;/strong&gt; provides near-complete protection from HIV and reduces your overall sexual health risks. Think of PrEP as your &lt;strong&gt;backup defense&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;mdash;just in case something goes wrong with a condom.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;More About Condom Breakage: &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pulse-clinic.com.ph/condom-broke-in-get-emergency-pep&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;My Condom Broke! What Do I Do?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Can I Take PrEP with Birth Control?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Yes. &lt;strong&gt;PrEP is safe to use with all forms of contraception&lt;/strong&gt;, including birth control pills, IUDs, implants, and hormonal patches. It won&amp;rsquo;t interfere with your contraceptive&amp;rsquo;s effectiveness, making it easy to integrate into your current routine.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Who Should Consider PrEP?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;PrEP is for &lt;strong&gt;anyone at increased risk of HIV infection.&lt;/strong&gt; You may benefit from PrEP if you:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Had unprotected sex in the last 6 months&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Have multiple sex partners&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Have a partner living with HIV&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Have been diagnosed with an STD in the past 6 months&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Are a sex worker&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Enjoy receptive anal sex&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Have experienced condom failure&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;If any of these situations apply to you, speak with a healthcare provider about whether PrEP is right for you.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Babe, Don&amp;rsquo;t Be Shy&amp;mdash;Talk to a Doctor, Please!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;There&amp;rsquo;s &lt;strong&gt;nothing shameful about being sexually active&lt;/strong&gt; or asking for protection. &lt;strong&gt;PrEP is a responsible choice&lt;/strong&gt;, and it contributes to reducing the spread of HIV in your community.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;If you&#39;re nervous about speaking to a doctor, consider seeing a &lt;strong&gt;female provider&lt;/strong&gt; to help you feel more comfortable. At &lt;strong&gt;PULSE Clinic Philippines&lt;/strong&gt;, you can:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Choose your doctor during online booking&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Request a female doctor upon arrival&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Get non-judgmental, inclusive care&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;We&#39;re always here to help, not to judge!!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why Regular Testing Is Essential on PrEP&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;People on PrEP must get &lt;strong&gt;routine blood tests&lt;/strong&gt; every 3 months to ensure their kidneys remain healthy and to &lt;strong&gt;screen for STIs.&lt;/strong&gt; This helps catch and treat other infections early, even those that might have no symptoms, especially in women.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;At PULSE Clinic, we also offer &lt;strong&gt;PCR28 testing&lt;/strong&gt;, which screens for &lt;strong&gt;28 types of STIs&lt;/strong&gt;. Regular testing ensures that you stay healthy and informed.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.pulse-clinic.com/Files/AI%20Images/PrEP%20for%20Woman/hiv%20prevention%20for%20women%20pulse%20thailand.jpg&quot; width=&quot;600&quot; style=&quot;display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Takeaway: Manage Your Sexual Health with Confidence&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;PrEP empowers women to take charge of their sexual health. It&#39;s safe and effective and can be combined with other prevention tools for optimal protection.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;If you&amp;rsquo;re sexually active and want to stay HIV-negative, &lt;strong&gt;talk to a medical provider about starting PrEP.&lt;/strong&gt; Protecting yourself is not just smart&amp;mdash;it&amp;rsquo;s powerful.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-pm-slice=&quot;0 0 []&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Contact PULSE Clinic today to learn more about PrEP and get started on your HIV prevention plan.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-pm-slice=&quot;0 0 []&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pulse-clinic.com.ph/booking&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.eu-health.org/Files/Buttons/Booking-an-appointment-at-PULSE-CLINIC.png&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;33&quot; style=&quot;display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Book a private consultation at PULSE Clinic today and explore if PrEP is right for you. Your health, your choice.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For more information about the medication and the ordering process,&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Please don&#39;t hesitate to contact&amp;nbsp;our online pharmacy service&amp;nbsp;at &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:pulseliving@pulse-clinic.com&quot;&gt;pulseliving@pulse-clinic.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;or chat with us on your preferred platform.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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